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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,597 cc

LS51 XNWMOT history

LS51 XNW is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS51 XNW silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,431 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XNW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XNW was last recorded at 62,431 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,638 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,793 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,431 miles
  • 2025 – 59,638 miles
  • 2024 – 55,897 miles
  • 2023 – 54,644 miles
  • 2022 – 52,295 miles
  • 2021 – 48,861 miles
  • 2020 – 45,869 miles
  • 2019 – 43,632 miles
  • 2018 – 41,007 miles
  • 2017 – 38,201 miles
  • 2016 – 36,126 miles
  • 2014 – 33,565 miles
  • 2013 – 31,178 miles
  • 2012 – 28,829 miles
  • 2011 – 26,167 miles
  • 2009 – 21,863 miles
  • 2007 – 19,633 miles
  • 2006 – 16,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,431 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth Sides Front Wheel Arches Showing Signs of Corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body Work Damage + Showing Signs of Corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Catalytic converter brick rattling internally

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,431 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    554735612435
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Front Wheel Arches Showing Signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body Work Damage + Showing Signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail62,431 miles (+2,793)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,431 miles
    Test number
    195845280554
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth Sides Front Wheel Arches Showing Signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body Work Damage + Showing Signs of Corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff has Seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass59,638 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    779219291991
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail59,638 miles (+3,741)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,638 miles
    Test number
    672037930382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Arch is corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass55,897 miles (+1,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,897 miles
    Test number
    569360247752
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

  6. Pass54,644 miles (+2,349)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    304159905105
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,295 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    631616384637
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter brick rattling internally
    • AdvisorySteering arm inner slightly play

  8. Fail52,295 miles (+3,434)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,295 miles
    Test number
    407244119804
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter brick rattling internally
    • AdvisorySteering arm inner slightly play

  9. Pass48,861 miles (+2,992)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    112703334303
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCatalytic converter brick rattling internally

  10. Pass45,869 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    386208677450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,632 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,632 miles
    Test number
    776288357193
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar linkage slightly loose. Advise repair

  12. Fail43,560 miles (+2,553)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,560 miles
    Test number
    479922289084
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass41,007 miles (+2,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    887874834836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass38,201 miles (+2,075)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,201 miles
    Test number
    188748266848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall craking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall craking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer wall craking

  15. Pass36,126 miles (+2,561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    497801561308
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass33,565 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,565 miles
    Test number
    485742154459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,178 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    275007143300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail28,829 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    185322962383
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass28,829 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    28,829 miles
    Test number
    278232862376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,167 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    356604851314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass23,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,933 miles
    Test number
    909136101057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Fail23,933 miles (+2,070)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,933 miles
    Test number
    818335501011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass21,863 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,863 miles
    Test number
    361755069378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,850 miles (+1,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,850 miles
    Test number
    674030919069
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,633 miles (+1,060)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,633 miles
    Test number
    574222157302
    • NoteCatalytic convertors are breaking up, hence ratteling noise from exhaust.

  26. Pass18,573 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,573 miles
    Test number
    612606607020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,450 miles
    Test number
    262636706006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail16,450 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,450 miles
    Test number
    564206806025
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 XNW

Does LS51 XNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XNW is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XNW?
The MOT on LS51 XNW is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XNW done?
LS51 XNW was recorded at 62,431 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has LS51 XNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XNW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 XNW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 XNW find?
LS51 XNW passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; both sides front wheel arches showing signs of corrosion; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, and 5 more.

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